brinyhoof AKA richNov 12, 2022
Mr. Funk E. Dude 🍑💨

One of the things that turned me off to that other place a few years ago was when I noticed the trend to talk less about your life, and more about whatever outraged you.

I see more then a few people have brought that bad habit over here recently. I'm not saying it didn't exist here before, it's just increased at a notable rate.

So let's boost what's going on in people lives. Boost the foodie pics. Boost the messy living room pics. Boost the Costco selfie.

Let's keep Mastodon social.

Nov 11, 2022 at 7:47pmWeb
Show threadMark Codes the WebNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude that’s the type of content I’m here for. I want to hear positive thing and talk about cool stuff.
Show threadembilbieNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude thankyou for this insight, you're damned right
Show threadSimon and/or GarfunkelNov 12, 2022

@Mrfunkedude I think we witnessed recently with the woman who said she likes to drink coffee in the morning with her partner that the internet doesn’t want to hear about the good stuff. It comes across as bragging for some (most? for some reason) and the fallout from that is terrifying, so people tend to complain, which gets more response as people relate more, rather than talk about the good stuff & that’s so tragic.

I’d love to talk more about the happy/good stuff.

Show threadKat Earthren LiuNov 12, 2022
@theonlysimonandorgarfunkel @Mrfunkedude
(Feel free to ignore if my comment is an intrusion.) Your comments remind me of the Buddhist ideal of "mudita" or appreciative joy, or in this case the lack thereof. That is, cultivating the quality of being happy for other people when they are happy. As opposed to feeling resentment over someone seemingly being more "successful"/happy. We've been taught to compete against each other as if joy were a limited resource, when really joy grows when shared.
Show threadMr. Funk E. Dude 🍑💨Nov 12, 2022
@theonlysimonandorgarfunkel @shaktinah
you get it.
Show threadSimon and/or GarfunkelNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude @shaktinah “joy grows when shared” - perfect.
Show threadCatNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude i’ll be honest, i had all but stopped “conversing/posting” there. i would have small side disussions, but not proper ones anymore…i’m still trying to remember how/when to do that now that i’m here…being massively socially awkward often makes it hard for me to feel confident enough for me to actually chime in.
Show threadMr. Funk E. Dude 🍑💨Nov 12, 2022
@catscortex I get that. I was more or less the same way. The last two or three years I was on Twitter, I just used it to let people know about my video content. Other than that, I didn’t visit it as often because I got tired of all the outrage.
Show threadannaravenNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude that's actually what led me to spend less and less time on FB too. Like, what am I learning about my friends' lives? When all I was seeing was reposts of news articles or shit posts. So yeah, I'm looking forward to connecting with people here.
Show threadLittlefishNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude I’ve noticed the change in the short time I’ve been here but that’s a call to action. Positive boosts all the way.
Show threadquokka 🇦🇺Nov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude I've still not been to our Costco. Am told the ribs are good value. Apparently, we're getting a second Costco in this state soon! Imagine that!
Show threadMr. Funk E. Dude 🍑💨Nov 12, 2022
@quokka My girlfriend is a huge Costco fan. She travels for work sometimes and when she does she plans out time to visit a Costco. She takes a pic in front of every store she visits and calls it her "Costco selfie"
Show threadquokka 🇦🇺Nov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude she's a keeper
Show threadDr. Jessica Wranosky, Ph.D.Nov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude that is an excellent point.
Show threadVinciWareNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude totally agree with you on this!
Show threadamethystbeeblebearNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude I talked about my life on Twitter, that’s maybe why people didn’t follow me much. Probably too negative or something ( I have health issues).
Show threadMr. Funk E. Dude 🍑💨Nov 12, 2022

@amethystbeeblebear I understand, I have health issues myself. I think when we're suffering the most, it's easy to get locked into an emotional cycle of despair. I find it helpful to try to find little joys around me.

The joy of music.
The joy of reading a good book.
The joy of friendship.
The joy of our pets.
The joy of nature.
The joy of comedy.
And more...

These are all things that you can share along with your pain. What we focus on is what we feed. Feed the little joys in your life.

Show threadEl LoboNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude Spot on mate. Keep Mastodon social.
Show threadDeb E Howell, writerNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude Yes. I want to see people talking about what brings them joy, not trying to sound cool by dissing something other people love.
Show threadJesse LusciousNov 12, 2022
@Mrfunkedude That's one of the reasons I usually lurk there- too much outrage, too exhausting. Real life is enough to handle, ha ha ha
Show threadWendy ANov 13, 2022

@Mrfunkedude

Couldn't agree more! I've had to use the mute button a few times as it was just constant outrage about the same thing all the time, and nothing else.

Show threadthegreatlesliebandNov 13, 2022
@Mrfunkedude outrage was prioritised